Mission

In 1989, the Tibetan U.S. Resettlement Project (TUSRP), a coalition of Tibetan-in-exile and their

American supporters, persuaded the U.S. Congress to provide 1,000 visas for Tibetans as part of

the comprehensive Immigration Act of 1990. Twenty-one cluster sites were established across the

United States by American volunteers to welcome and help resettle the 1,000 Tibetan immigrants

in their new communities. These Tibetans are also the 1,000 ambassadors for the future survival of

Tibet. In the process, these new Americans will be sharing their ancient wisdom through

Tibetan culture, art, religion, and science. This grassroots interaction will no doubt prove mutually

beneficial for Tibetans and Americans alike - enriching the lives of all.

The members of The Wisconsin Tibetan Association may be any of the approximately 500 Tibetans

residing in Wisconsin. The Association is governed by at least nine directors who are elected

every two years.

The Wisconsin Tibetan Association is a recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, charitable organization.

WTA Mission:

The purpose of the Association is to improve human rights in Tibet and to assist the settlement of

Tibetan exiles and refugees, particularly those in Wisconsin.

WTA Activities:

1. Organizing events to foster and develop an appreciation of Tibet's culture, philosophy, religion and

Tibetan customs through speakers, art exhibits, publications,

2. Providing instruction to the local Tibetan children in Tibetan language, religion, history, dance, music.

3. Solicit grants and contributions and hold fund-raising events for the Association and for Tibetans

needing assistance both in Wisconsin and abroad;

4. Circulate petitions, organize and participate in demonstrations, distribute literature and otherwise

inform the public an elected officials of conditions in Tibet and of Tibetans activities in this country.

WTA Membership:

WTA is exclusively a Tibetan organization. All adult Tibetans living in Wisconsin are considered

members of WTA. An annual membeship fee of $15 per family and $10 per single are collected.